Research Background:

This work is situated in the field of animation, moving image design and humanities storytelling. It comprises areas of Persian carpet design and ancient fables, with the concept of early optical cinematic devices, such as the zoetrope and praxinoscope. The work investigates the relationship between the mandala, and universal philosophical concepts of wholeness through fragmentation.

Research Contribution:

Comprising 16 looping sequences integrated in a mandalic pattern, this work transforms both the concept of a static carpet into a moving form, and challenges the notion of linear forms of animated storytelling but creating an integrated synthesised story-pattern visualised through concentric geometric shapes and motifs, including frames of flora/fauna and arabesque borders. The work is projected from ceiling mount to the floor, allowing for interactive audience engagement.

Research Significance:

Included in a week-long group exhibition focused on alternate forms of visual and moving image storytelling, and held at the State Library of Queensland with an overall public audience of approximately 1000. It was publicised as part of the SLQ range of exhibition installations.